We do all we can to help you achieve your goals. Take a look at our scholarship programs that could help you pay for your education here at Kaplan University. Review eligibility and application requirements for Kaplan University’s four scholarships. You can even apply for outside scholarships to help fund the pursuit of your dream.

In addition to the scholarships below, Kaplan University offers two additional scholarships for California residents.

 Kaplan University Scholarship Programs 

    Awards

    $200 per course per quarter, with total amount of award not to exceed $3,000.

    Application Information

    Students must fill out a scholarship application form as part of the University application process. Students are responsible for requesting that all official college transcripts be submitted to Kaplan University.

    Requirements

    • Must be a first-time enrollee in a bachelor’s degree program at Kaplan University; continuing students are not eligible.
    • Must meet all current admissions requirements.
    • Must be a transfer student having earned a minimum of 45 quarter credit hours (30 semester hours) of college credit at a regionally or nationally accredited institution other than Kaplan University.
    • Must have attended college within the last three years.
    • Must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative college GPA.
    • Must take a minimum of two courses per term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
    • Must be continuously enrolled; withdrawing from school will result in ineligibility.

    Specific Guidelines

    If approved, the scholarship will be granted at the time of initial enrollment and credited at the rate of $200 per course until the funds awarded have been depleted or the student loses eligibility. If a student fails and retakes a course, scholarship money will not be re-awarded for that course. This scholarship may be combined with the Kaplan University Accelerated Scholars Award.

    Awards

    $200 per course per quarter, with total amount of award not to exceed $3,000.

    Application Information

    To be considered for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, an applicant must identify him/herself as a PTK member to his/her Kaplan University Admissions Advisor during the application process. No application form is required; however, membership in Phi Theta Kappa will be verified by Kaplan University prior to a scholarship award.

    Requirements

    • Must be a first-time enrollee in a bachelor’s degree program at Kaplan University; continuing students are not eligible.
    • Must meet all current Kaplan University admissions requirements.
    • Must be a verifiable member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College at a previously attended institution of higher education.
    • Must take a minimum of two courses per term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
    • Must be continuously enrolled; withdrawing from school will result in ineligibility.

    Specific Guidelines

    If approved, the scholarship will be granted at the time of initial enrollment and credited at the rate of $200 per course until the funds awarded have been depleted or the student loses eligibility. If a student fails and retakes a course, scholarship money will not be re-awarded for that course. This scholarship may be combined with the Kaplan University Accelerated Scholars Award.

    Awards

    • Criminal Justice Certificate Programs: $200 per course per quarter, with total amount of award not to exceed $1,200
    • Associate of Applied Science or Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science or Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, and Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Programs: $200 per course per quarter, with total amount of award not to exceed $3,600
    • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, and Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Programs: $200 per course per quarter, with total amount of award not to exceed $5,400

    Application Information

    Students must fill out a scholarship application form as part of the University application process. In addition, students must submit two letters of recommendation and a letter from an employer confirming one year of full-time criminal justice, fire science, or emergency management experience.

    Requirements

    • Must be a first-time enrollee in a certificate or degree program offered through Kaplan University.*
    • Must meet all current Kaplan University admissions requirements.
    • Must have at least one year of full-time experience working in the criminal justice, fire science, or emergency management field.
    • Must take a minimum of two courses per term and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
    • Must be continuously enrolled; withdrawing from school will result in ineligibility.

    Specific Guidelines

    If approved, the scholarship will be granted at the time of initial enrollment and credited at the rate of $200 per course until the funds awarded have been depleted or the student loses eligibility. If a student fails and retakes a course, scholarship money will not be re-awarded for that course. This scholarship may be combined with the Kaplan University Accelerated Scholars Award.

    *Students who have graduated from one Kaplan University program (for example, a certificate or associate’s degree program) and who subsequently enroll as students in an associate's or bachelor's program in criminal justice, fire science, or emergency management are eligible to apply or reapply for the Kaplan University Criminal Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Services Scholarship.

     

    Awards

    This award was created to encourage students who wish to increase course load each quarter by providing a tuition credit equal to 25 percent off one 5- or 6-credit course.

    Application Information

    Students must fill out a scholarship application form. The Accelerated Scholars Award application can be found on KU Campus. For further information, please contact your Academic Advisor.

    Requirements

    • Must have completed a minimum of one term of study at Kaplan University and attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
    • Must take 15 or more credits per term and maintain a GPA of 3.0.
    • Must be continuously enrolled; withdrawing will result in ineligibility.

    Specific Guidelines

    Students will be notified of a scholarship award upon receipt and verification of all official application materials at the start of the new term. The scholarship can only be used for tuition and will not provide any direct cash benefit to a student.

 General Guidelines 

Students will be notified of a scholarship award upon receipt and verification of all official application materials. Scholarships may be combined with financial aid and outside scholarships not funded by Kaplan University. Kaplan University reserves the right to amend scholarship policies or awards, or discontinue granting scholarships to additional students at any time. Scholarships granted shall be honored in their entirety according to the guidelines specified herein. Scholarships are limited to one per student; however, some scholarships may be combined with the Accelerated Scholars Award. Please see the specific requirements noted above.

 Scholarship resources include: 

Fastweb- The leading free internet scholarship search service.

ScholarshipsCanada.com- Canada’s most comprehensive scholarship portal.

Applying for scholarships is a time-consuming process and organizations have different schedules for disbursement. We urge you not to rely solely upon scholarships for Kaplan University program financing.